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Spondon
is still regarded by many residents as a village.
Despite retaining much of its village feeling, Spondon has become
a busy suburb of Derby.
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Spondon
is a 2000 year old village, dating back to Anglo Saxon times.
The name Spondon comes from the old English 'Spon' meaning chip, shaving
or shingle and 'Dun' meaning hill.
In 1968 Spondon was absorbed into the city of Derby, although many
residents still regard Spondon as a village.
A Roman road runs within a mile of the village and leads to Leicester
about thirty miles away.
 Spondon's
Millennium clock
Saint Werburgh's Church is probably Spondon's most prominent landmark,
dating from the 14th Century the church stands 114 feet high.
In 1340 the church and half of the village were destroyed by a fire
that started in the malthouse, causing a thousand pounds damage.
In 1803 a company of 140 volunteers was formed in Spondon, to join
the Sherwood Forresters regiment in the war against Napoleon.
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Spondon certainly does retain its "village feel". The Village Improvement
Committee (part of Spondon Community Association) is building on that
and is holding a series of events to "Kick off Christmas in Spondon"
- see our website (link is on left side of this page)
Derek Hathaway
Spondon
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